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Al Qaisumah/Hafr Al Batin Airport (OEPA/AQI) — Qaisumah, Saudi Arabia

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
122.8
Runways
16/34
Elevation
1,174 ft

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Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 6/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: OEPA
  • Name: Al Qaisumah/Hafr Al Batin Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 28.335199
  • Longitude: 46.125099
  • Elevation: 1174 ft
  • Country: Saudi Arabia
  • Municipality: Qaisumah
  • IATA Code: AQI
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 16/34

  • Designation: 16/34
  • Dimensions: 3050x45m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 122.800 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: GACA and Royal Commission for AlUla coordination. Tourism-related flights may have expedited processing.
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 12 SAR per tonne
  • Parking Fee: First 3 hours free; approximately 8 SAR per tonne per hour thereafter
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: SAR
  • Remarks: Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Domestic Airport (AlUla). GACA operated. UNESCO heritage site. Tourism destination.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Limited fuel supply. Pre-arrange fueling. Growing tourism infrastructure.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: International airport. GACA customs. AlUla UNESCO site (Hegra/Mada'in Saleh). Special tourism visa for AlUla.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: No curfew. Elevation 656m (2,152 ft). Desert climate. Major Saudi tourism development site. Hegra UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Airport Services

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Saudi Arabia Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 3d Landing: 7d
  • Overflight Permit: Yes
  • Landing Permit: Yes
  • Overflight Lead Time: 24-48 hours (minimum); 3 business days recommended
  • Landing Lead Time: 3 business days (minimum); 5 business days recommended
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require GACA permit with 5-7 days lead time. Handling agent mandatory.

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Active NOTAMs

A3704/26
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DEP TFC EXITING OEJD FIR EB SHALL RERTE VIA ATS RTE Y518 WPT SIBLI ATS RTE L308.
2026-10-25 07:48 UTC 2026-11-07 13:00 UTC
A3665/26
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DEP TFC EXITING OEJD FIR EB SHALL RERTE VIA ATS RTE Y518 WPT SIBLI ATS RTE L308.
2026-10-23 05:00 UTC 2026-11-07 13:00 UTC
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at OEPA?
The tower frequency at Al Qaisumah/Hafr Al Batin Airport is 122.8 MHz.
What fuel is available at OEPA?
Al Qaisumah/Hafr Al Batin Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does OEPA require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Al Qaisumah/Hafr Al Batin Airport (Saudi Arabia). Permit details for Saudi Arabia
Does OEPA require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Al Qaisumah/Hafr Al Batin Airport.
Where is OEPA located?
Al Qaisumah/Hafr Al Batin Airport (OEPA) is located in Qaisumah, Saudi Arabia.
What is the IATA code for OEPA?
The IATA code for Al Qaisumah/Hafr Al Batin Airport is AQI.
How long is the runway at OEPA?
The main runway at Al Qaisumah/Hafr Al Batin Airport (16/34) measures 3050x45m.
Is OEPA a port of entry?
Yes, Al Qaisumah/Hafr Al Batin Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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